Thunderstorm & Lightning Safety

One of the deadliest weather phenomena in the United States is lightning. According to the National Weather Service, an average of 51 people are killed each year by lightning and hundreds more are severely injured. But there are ways to stay out of harms way. Here is some vital safety information from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

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When Dangerous Weather Approaches: Avoid the Lightning Threat

Have a lightning safety plan

Know where you’ll go for safety and how much time it will take to get there.